Sylvia's Spinach |
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| Author:
| Pryor, Katherine |
| Illustrator:
| Raff, Anna |
| Series title: | Kids Garden Club Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-9836615-1-1 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2012 |
| Publisher: | READERS to EATERS
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $15.95 |
Book Description:
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Sylvia Spivens hates spinach. "No spinach in my egg! No spinach in my soup! No spinach! Ever!" But one day Sylvia's teacher gives her a packet of spinach seeds to plant for a school garden. What to do? Overcoming her reluctance and enduring a long wait, Sylvia discovers the joy of growing food from the ground up and finds the pleasure of tasting something new. Parents will identify with the challenge of feeding healthy food to a picky eater, and educators will understand the magic...
More DescriptionSylvia Spivens hates spinach. "No spinach in my egg! No spinach in my soup! No spinach! Ever!" But one day Sylvia's teacher gives her a packet of spinach seeds to plant for a school garden. What to do? Overcoming her reluctance and enduring a long wait, Sylvia discovers the joy of growing food from the ground up and finds the pleasure of tasting something new. Parents will identify with the challenge of feeding healthy food to a picky eater, and educators will understand the magic and rewards of school gardens. Best of all, young readers will celebrate Sylvia's strong will, curiosity, and, maybe, her love of spinach.